Home Energy & Performance Forum

Moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A featuring national and Alaska building performance and energy experts. Alaskan households are facing a real energy crisis, with rising heating and electricity costs and concerns about the reliability of our existing infrastructure and the availability of natural gas. Heat pumps and building performance improvements offer a path to lower energy bills, more comfortable homes, and more efficient use of the electric grid. Bringing together national and Alaska leaders in building performance and energy efficiency, this forum will lead discussions on the state’s energy needs, energy policy, home performance, and utility programs, with a particular focus on heat pump opportunities in Southcentral Alaska. This event is free, but space is limited and you'll need a ticket. We expect a full house, so register now to save your spot. Your ticket holds your seat until 10 minutes after the forum starts. After that, any empty seats will go to people waiting in line without tickets. Date and time: Thursday, October 29, 2026; 6pm AKT Location: Loussac Library’s Wilda Marston Theatre, Anchorage, AK Moderated by Paul Rasmussen, Executive Director of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) with opening remarks by Griffin Hagle-Forster, Executive Director of the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities (AAHA). Panelists include: • Rebecca Olson, Center for Energy and Environment • Keith O’Hara, Eco Performance Builders • Aaron Blust, Alaska HeatSmart • Sean Skaling, Chugach Electric Association